Site work and new construction of a playground / park / athletic field in Morganton, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 100,000-square-foot playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Burke Partnership for Economic Development DBA Burke Development Inc. (BDI) (the "Company") and Burke County, North Carolina (the "County") is requesting Statements of Qualification from interested and qualified firms to provide architectural and engineering services for the design of an industrial site and a "job ready" shell building at the Burke Business Park, located at 0 UNIX Drive near the intersection of Interstate 40 and Kathy Road in Burke County, North Carolina. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to obtain expert professional, technical, and advisory services for designing an industrial site and a "job ready" shell building at the Burke Business Park, located at 0 UNIX Drive near the intersection of Interstate 40 and Kathy Road in Burke County, North Carolina. This project will consist of the development of the approximately 17-acre site and the construction of a 100,000 SF shell building that allows for an additional future expansion of an additional 100,000 SQFT. The proposed site is located on the property with Property Identification Number (PIN) 1762710125. SCOPE OF WORK 1) Prepare and submit architectural and civil design plans and proposed schedule to Burke County for review and comment. 2) Incorporate the County's comments and prepare construction/bidding documents. 3) Design of "Job Ready" shell building (minimum guidelines): a. 100,000 SF building that allows for a future 100,000 SF expansion. i. Structural 1. Insulated Precast Concrete Walls ii. Plumbing iii. Mechanical iv. Fire Protection v. Electrical b. Site Drainage and Stormwater control measures c. NCDOT approved driveways for employees and trucks off Unix Drive (UNIX Drive will be extended from current cul-de-sac to lot line of the site) d. Employee parking lot(s) e. Truck loading area f. Site details (asphalt, concrete, sidewalks, etc) 4) Preparing a detailed cost estimate 5) Other professional services for the project may include, but are not limited to: a. Surveying b. NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Permit compliance 6) Obtaining all associated governmental and environmental permits required. 7) Ability to provide construction administration and inspection, if requested. 8) Completion of bidding process and providing certified bid tabulation. 9) If geotechnical evaluation is needed, it will be completed by the County under a separate agreement. Question Deadline 03/07/2025 at 5:00 PM ET Questions that arise shall be submitted via email to Mr. Alan Wood and Mr. Brian Epley at alan@burkedevinc.com and brian.epley@burkenc.org (respectively). Questions and answers will be provided to others receiving this request. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.